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Osinbajo Firm, Simmons Cooper Partners Threatens To Sue Punch Newspaper by MAYOWAAK: 1:01am On Jul 19, 2019
On Saturday July 13th 2019, the thread found in this link; https://www.nairaland.com/5298561/osinbajo-firm-simmons-coopers-partners/4 hit the home page of Nairaland.

In summary, a Law firm known as Simmons Cooper of which the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo’s is a partner was linked to another company fingered in alleged N100bn Alpha Beta scam.

However, in a full page statement placed by Simmons Cooper on page 42 of the Guardian Newspaper of Thursday July 18th 2019 categorically describes as false, defamatory and unprofessional the reportage of Punch Newspaper. The statement which contained 9 paragraphs also extolled Osinbajo praising him for his intellect, industry and integrity.

The latter part of the statement reads thus:

"Simmons Cooper is aggrieved by the wanton, mischievous and unprofessional manner in which the Punch Newspapers has published defamatory statements about us and we intend to seek redress to the fullest extent available in law and has requested the Punch Newspaper to do all of the following:

a. remove from publication in their entirety the defamatory publication and online threads to prevent further harm to the Firm's business;

b. produce an apology and a declaration that the allegations referred to are false and defamatory and cause such apology and declaration to be published in each of the forums which have given or could give reason for our complaint(such apology to be approved bu us prior to publication);

c. provide details of the number of online posts made , together with website addresses;

d. make proposals for the payment to us of damages for the harm caused to our reputation; and

e. undertake to actively monitor and delete any newly published defamatory content relating to the Firm."

"If the defamatory publication and threads are not permanently removed and the above undertakings are not complied within the stipulated period, Simmon Cooper Partners reserves the right to undertake further action as appropriate."

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Re: Osinbajo Firm, Simmons Cooper Partners Threatens To Sue Punch Newspaper by Xisnin(m): 3:41am On Jul 19, 2019
The keyword here is threaten.
They would already sue if their hands are clean.
Re: Osinbajo Firm, Simmons Cooper Partners Threatens To Sue Punch Newspaper by MAYOWAAK: 3:48am On Jul 19, 2019
Xisnin:
The keyword here is threaten.
They would already sue if their hands are clean.

Until Punch fails to do these:

.....we intend to seek redress to the fullest extent available in law and has requested the Punch Newspaper to do all of the following:

a. remove from publication in their entirety the defamatory publication and online threads to prevent further harm to the Firm's business;

b. produce an apology and a declaration that the allegations referred to are false and defamatory and cause such apology and declaration to be published in each of the forums which have given or could give reason for our complaint(such apology to be approved bu us prior to publication);

c. provide details of the number of online posts made , together with website addresses;

d. make proposals for the payment to us of damages for the harm caused to our reputation; and

e. undertake to actively monitor and delete any newly published defamatory content relating to the Firm."

"If the defamatory publication and threads are not permanently removed and the above undertakings are not complied within the stipulated period, Simmon Cooper Partners reserves the right to undertake further action as appropriate."
Re: Osinbajo Firm, Simmons Cooper Partners Threatens To Sue Punch Newspaper by Mynd44: 4:44am On Jul 19, 2019
Re: Osinbajo Firm, Simmons Cooper Partners Threatens To Sue Punch Newspaper by Guzel: 8:18am On Jul 19, 2019
Punch don buy case

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Re: Osinbajo Firm, Simmons Cooper Partners Threatens To Sue Punch Newspaper by tinsel: 8:41am On Jul 19, 2019
MAYOWAAK:


Until Punch fails to do these:

.....we intend to seek redress to the fullest extent available in law and has requested the Punch Newspaper to do all of the following:

a. remove from publication in their entirety the defamatory publication and online threads to prevent further harm to the Firm's business;
You don't use that way. You first write to apology and seek for compensation. You sue only when they fail to comply.
b. produce an apology and a declaration that the allegations referred to are false and defamatory and cause such apology and declaration to be published in each of the forums which have given or could give reason for our complaint(such apology to be approved bu us prior to publication);

c. provide details of the number of online posts made , together with website addresses;

d. make proposals for the payment to us of damages for the harm caused to our reputation; and

e. undertake to actively monitor and delete any newly published defamatory content relating to the Firm."

"If the defamatory publication and threads are not permanently removed and the above undertakings are not complied within the stipulated period, Simmon Cooper Partners reserves the right to undertake further action as appropriate."
Re: Osinbajo Firm, Simmons Cooper Partners Threatens To Sue Punch Newspaper by Xisnin(m): 9:59am On Jul 19, 2019
MAYOWAAK:


Until Punch fails to do these:

.....we intend to seek redress to the fullest extent available in law and has requested the Punch Newspaper to do all of the following:

a. remove from publication in their entirety the defamatory publication and online threads to prevent further harm to the Firm's business;

b. produce an apology and a declaration that the allegations referred to are false and defamatory and cause such apology and declaration to be published in each of the forums which have given or could give reason for our complaint(such apology to be approved bu us prior to publication);

c. provide details of the number of online posts made , together with website addresses;

d. make proposals for the payment to us of damages for the harm caused to our reputation; and

e. undertake to actively monitor and delete any newly published defamatory content relating to the Firm."

"If the defamatory publication and threads are not permanently removed and the above undertakings are not complied within the stipulated period, Simmon Cooper Partners reserves the right to undertake further action as appropriate."

Did you read the punch report?
Nothing will happen.
You see, Punch did not accuse Osinbajo's firm of any crime it simply discuss its link
with Alpha-beta using documented evidence.
The company wouldn't dare go to court for fear of further exposure.

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